Coconut Almond Crusted Cod with Pineapple Peach Salsa

• Gluten free

• Seafood

  • 4 Cod fillets (about 4 ounces

• Produce

  • 1 Cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Juice of a lime
  • 1 1/2 cups Peaches, fresh
  • 1 1/2 cups Pineapple, fresh
  • 1/3 cup Red onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Coconut milk, canned light

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Almond meal
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Coconut, unsweetened

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned light coconut milk
• 4 cod fillets (about 4 ounces each), approximately 1 inch thick
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Cilantro for garnish (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, diced
• 1/3 cup red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, rib and seeds removed and minced
• Juice of a lime
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
• When the skillet is hot spray with cooking spray or coat the pan with a couple teaspoons of oil.
• In a shallow dish whisk together the almond meal, coconut, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
• Pour the coconut milk into a separate shallow dish.
• Place the cod fillets in the coconut milk and let them soak in it for a couple minutes, turning them over once.
• Individually remove the fillets from the milk and place them in the coconut almond mixture, coating them on all sides.
• Shake off any excess coating then place them in the hot oiled skillet.
• Cook the fillets for approximately 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes depending on the thickness and desired degree of doneness.
• The cod should be opaque and flakey.
• Remove from the heat and serve with the pineapple peach salsa.
• In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salsa and toss together.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.